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Explore practical insights on single parenting, screen time problems, managing behavior, and communication with your tween or teen.
If you feel like your teen’s phone is running your household, you are not alone.
Many parents of tweens and teens are struggling with constant screen time, late-night scrolling, mood swings, and explosive reactions whenever limits are mentioned. What often starts as “just staying connected” can qui...
If you’ve ever taken your teen’s phone away in a moment of frustration—and instantly regretted it—you’re not alone.
For single parents especially, screen time can feel like one more exhausting battle in an already overwhelming day. But in 2026, simply removing access to tech doesn’t solve the deepe...
If you're a parent watching your teen become quieter, more distant, or even a little cold—it can feel like you're losing them. The long talks, the laughs, the spontaneous hugs... suddenly replaced by closed doors, eye rolls, and silence.
But what if I told you this emotional shift isn't rejection—i...
If you’re a single parent trying to stay calm, connected, and in control — without turning into a drill sergeant — you’re not alone.
Many parents today have embraced gentle parenting in hopes of building trust and emotional safety. But if you’ve ever felt like your child is walking all over you, es...
Screen time is one of the biggest sources of conflict in homes with tweens and teens—and it’s even harder when you’re parenting solo. As a single parent, you're not just managing behavior; you're navigating screen addiction fears, setting limits, and trying to keep the peace—all without backup.
In ...
If you're a single parent raising a tween or teen, chances are you've had a moment (or fifty) where your kid’s attitude, screen time habits, or questionable choices (hello, vaping and drinking) have pushed you to your absolute limit.
But here’s the truth most parenting books don’t tell you:
Anger i...
If you’re a single parent wondering why screen time battles seem to be escalating in your home, you’re not alone. More and more parents are finding that social media is doing more than just distracting their kids—it’s changing their behavior, their moods, and their ability to connect.
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If you’re a parent of a tween or teen, you’ve probably tried everything—clear rules, consequences, calm explanations, and yes… lectures.
And yet, screen time battles continue. Conflict escalates. Communication breaks down.
Especially for single parents, the emotional load is heavier, the margin fo...
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